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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
PROBABLY EOuR ENTRIES

New YORK, Dec. IA Washington
special to the Herald, says that there is
every indication that the territories of
Dakota. Washington, Montana and posi-
bly, Utah, will be admitted into statehood
While Utah has adopted new constitu-
ton which prohibits the perpetuity of
polygamy within the territory, congress
will make the provision that in event of
the territory'S admission into the union,
states that clauses of the constitution can
not be disturbed without the consent of
congress. 1t matters not, however. If they
are admitted at this session, they will not
be granted the right of national franchise
till 1892
The same paper says that James A Nc
kenzie, of Kentucky. viii probably be the
next minister tn Mexico
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION.

WEST CHESTER. Pa, Dec. 16.-The ex-
plosion of an eighty horsepower boiler in
the Edison Electric Light company
works this afternoon caused the death of
five persons and the injury of three. The
boiler was lifted from the foundation, pro
PEELED thirty feet, passing through the
base of a ninety-feet-high stack, which in
stantly fell. Superintendent Walter En-
brie was engaged with n force of
men close To the stack unloading
new boiler, and the whole party was buried
beneath the falling bricks. The rescuing
party Immediately organized. The bodies
of Embrie and laborers Ellwood, Beckett,
John Bradley and Sam1 Webb were taken
out Edward Schofield, laborer, was badly
scalded; VIM. Allison, laborer and VIM.
III. Richardson. foreman, We're found still
alive though more or lesSfnjured. Nettie,
a 10-year-old daughter of VIM. Jones, was
returning from school almost square
from the scene and was instantly killed by
a flying beam. Large pieces of iron
were thrown great distances and de
scending passed through roofs of
houses, all property in the vicinity suf-
fered. 1t is thought that all of the bodies
have not yet been discovered. y large
force of men are tonight digging over the
ruins by lantern light. The streets are
enveloped in darkness The works are
badly wrecked. Clerk of the courts, ID. ..
Taylor, who was at the works few
minutes previous, has not been seen since,
and it is feared he is among the ruins.
Among others injured are Frank kennon,
Jacob Brown, cut, scalded and bruised.
Besides clerk of the court, Taylor, several
others are missing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
FEDERATION OF LABOR.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec i6-The conven
ton Of the American Federation of Labor
today decided to reduce the per capita tax
for the support of the Federation from one
half to fourth of Il cent per month anC
the annual tax of S25 on all state fedora
tions. Ii was decided not to provide a sa
aried organizer, but to allow the Fedora
ton to employ such special organizers a'
may be needed from time 10 time. After &
long debate it was decided. while loca
unions would not be compelled 20 form
themselves into state federatlOns yet they
are strongly urged 10 do so.
After recess the consideration of the con
stitution was completed and the document
adopted The following officers Were
elected by accalaination: president, Samuel
Gompers, New York, representing the
international Cigarmakers union: first
vice-president, Daniel Mclaughlin. repre-
senting the Illinois Miners association
second vice president, VIM. Martin, of the
Amalgamated iron and steel workers
association; secretary. Z. J. CURE, OF the
Philadelphia Brotherhood of carpenters
and joiners; treasurer, Gabriel Edmundson
of the Washington brotherhood of carpen
tiers and ioinerS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
Al OWN To PlEHES

DENVER, Colo. Dec 16.-Davis Milo, a
Canadian teamster. met with a shocking
death yesterday, being literally blown to
pieces by giant powder explosion. The
accident occurred at Seventeenth and
Blake streets, where an excavation for a
new business block is in progress The
ground being hard giant powder was used
TO loosen the earth Milo's work was in
driving team, but he persisted in fooling
with the sticks of giant, notwithstanding
he was told TO let it alone. Finally he tried
the hazardous experiment of warming" a
stick OF ii. The result was an explosion
of force sufficient TO break windows two
blocks away. Milo's hands Were blown
entirely awoy. The face and scalp were
torn off, and he was otherwise disfigured.
Fortunately. no one was near Milo when
the accident occurred
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
SEVERELY CENSURED.
An Indianapolis Grand Jury Dismissed
With Reprimand.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE grand
past six months, was discharged today 10y
Judge Irwin; in the criminal court, after
receiving the severest criticism upon its
work ever delivered in this state from the
bench.
Judge Irwin said: In discharging you
gentlemen, l am very sorry to say that
cannot do it with commentator. For
what efforts you have made in ferreting
out crime do commend you. but | must
say that in general your work has very I'M
satisfactory and a disappointment to
myself and to the people who desire
to see justice meted out to
those who deserve it. When you
were first called before me for in
structions | called your attention TO what
are known as the tally-sheet forSeries, and
instructed that you should use all means
necessary to fasten the crime upon those
who were guilty These instructions you
entirely ignored by refusing TO go into an
investigation of the case. Had thiSWinveS-
tigation been held and a return even made
that YOU honestly believed there was not
sufficient evidence upon which to indict,
You would have shown at least your de-
sire to do your sworn duty. Your silence
in the case must be interpreted as sym
pathy with crime, when you were trusted
by the state of Indiana to do all in your
power 10 ferret out crime. Again | say
for what good work you have done com
mend you, but for that you have refused
to do / can not. :"
The sympathy of the jury was so pro-
nounced that, after the second month OF
its eXistance, Chief Travis was compelled
to instruct the police to present no more
cases to it for indictment, but file in
formation direct in the court. The jury
was composed of six Democrats.
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a PHYSICIANS ERROR.

Usage Mission. Kan, Dec. 16.-Some-
thing over year ago Mr.. Winans, prom
inent citizen of this county. employed DIR
McMullen well known physician Of Bur
lington. to attend his wife. The doctor
came from Burlington, made an examina
ii on and gave it as his opinion that she
wa s suffering with a fbroid tumor and
proceeded to treat her for that trouble
Several weeks later she gave birth TO a
dead child and in few days afterward
died herself McMullen had in the mean
time been discharged by Winans and other
physicians called in. McMullen, after
waiting and dunning Winans several
times sent his suit to an attorney here
and brough suit. Winans answered setting
mp malpractice on the part OF McMuilen
and asked for Judgment of $1,000 for the
death of his wife and child. After four
days trial the jury brought in a verdict Of
81 for Winans and against DIR. MeMullen.
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POWnERIY NO eETTER.

SCRANTON. Pa Dec l6.-Generai Master
Workman Powderly's condition has not
improved during the past Ewenty-f0ur
hodrs The belief exists that be = much
worse than his relatives and arteHdah;
physicians desire 10 make known 70 the
public Tire. facr Of l.5a matter ! illsf b.
II, IN 4 critical condition ai.a il-ss }sasa 81
since HI arrival here Lssr iueslag 1eS-
ta=l3av tho symptoms W-cT- sttsggH.1s-, an
1T her severe atTacss - llf..slfsfrha-r having
- IL which continued with sl5strs-s sir. :
elect TIL early rhi> HloF.liug DR. Allen
,.v, tai. morning that Mr. Pouderiy s.
suffering graf ps4IE. the result - ne Zap
iare al a small blood ve--ea. bsit that u ne
remains Quiet for a few days, ami gel resi-
VIII probably recover.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
UNEASY OFFICIALS.
General Managers of Western Lines Anx-
iouS to Find McNulta.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.--Today's meeting OF
the presidents and general managers of
the western lines was barren of any re-
suits in the direction of devising methods
for keeping out the low freight rates to go
into effect next Tuesday. A committee,
with vicePresident Smith, of the Atchi-
son, as chairman, was appointed early in
the morning and spent the day in vain
attempt to locate the whereabouts of Re-
ceiver McNulta, of the Wabash That
official sent word that he was
too sick to attend the meet
ings. Beyond this message no trace of
him conld be found. The general meeting
convened at 4 p. m. and the committee so
reported 1t was decided to make one
more effort TO find the missing receiver
and adjournment was taken until 1890
tomorrow. McNulta has heretofore refus-
ed to agree to any postponement of the
date of putting in the new rates and there
seems no reason to believe that he will con
sent to change his policy. Railway man
ayers are unanimously of the opinion that
a serious rate war will follow, and do not
believe that any compromise is now pos
Sibip
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RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 16.-The Official
Military Gazette article favorably i'm
pressed the public mind as exactly express
ing the national feeling. Russia neither
desires nor fears war.
The Journal de St. Petersburg says:
Every impartial judge will admit that
Russia is not responsible for the continu-
Gus reinforcement and the condition of
armed peace 1t is true that the central
powers allege that the sole object of their
alliance and armament is the maintenance
of pacific statutes based upon existing
treaties If, therefore, Russia asserts her
self with this guarantee of peace by tax
ing defensive measures to preserve the
equilibrium of the forces, it remains to be
decided to what point this abuse of prin-
ciple. viz: para bellum. which weigh
heavily on the finances of every country,
while exciting passion and alarming the
public mind is the best means of presery-
ing peace, which ali the world appears 10
desire, and the maintenance of which we
believed TO be assured for long period,
thanks to our good relations with our
neighborS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
RACERS SELL WELL


LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 16.-At the Ken
lucky Tattersalls today occurred one of
the most noted horse sales ever held in
this section of the country, the entire rae
ing stable of Hon. VIM. l.. Scott, of Erie,
Pa, passing under the hammer, his thirty
two head bringing S52, 125, an average of
81 go The total for the day was fifty-one
head, bringing S7s,025, and average OF
$3.50.
The following is list of Mr. SCOTS
horses that brought 81 POO and over: Quito,
by Duke of Magenta, dam Guilty, to +: ID.
Morgan, New York, $3.50, FlageOletta.
by Rayon dor. dam imported Glover, to
NJ. Jordon, Baltimore, s4,0l5; Sol dor, by
Rayon dor, dam Blue Cap, to r. Tucker,
Louisville, s, 200; Arundel, by Rayon d'Or,
dam Longtime, to Jack Chinn, HarrOds-
burg, Ky, $500; Tea Tray, by Rayon
dor, dam Ella T., to Dwyer Bros,
New York. SlO,5OO Torchlight, by Rayon
d Or, dam Blue Cap, to :. 5. Brown, Pitts
burg. $500; Satan, by Rayon dor. dam
Presto. to NJ. Jordan. Baltimore, 81 100;
Easterpok, by Springbok, dam Easter
Planet; to A. Hopper; New York, $500;
Daylight. by Rayon dor, to NJ. Young,
Lexington, 81 300 Ransom, by Rayon dor,
dam Nellie Ransom, to j. w. Mackay,
San Francisco, 81 600: Sin, by Rayon dor,
dam Presto, to T. Morgan. New York,
81 800: The Belle by Rayon dor, dam
Blue Grass Belle to J. +. Mcdonald, New
York, -, 500: Lucerne, by Longfellow, dam
Geneva, to q. b. Morris, New Orleanes,
$500.
The following were the property OF 6.
NJ Rye of Louisville: Colonel Zeb Ward,
by Hindoo, dam Galatea TO j, B. Furgu-
son, Nashville, sl..50; Long Dance, by
LongfellOw, dam Galatea. to B. J. Furgu-
son. Nashville, 5000: Widow CliquOt, by
Glenelg, dam Peru. TO J. w Mackay, SaH
Francisco, -, $50.
The following were the property of p.
Mack, of Lexington: Poteen, by Pow
haitian, dam Miss Carter. to =. \. Brady.
Chicago, 81, 050: Ed Mack. by Ten Brook,
dam Lizzie Billet, to j. 7. Mcgowan,
$50
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the Recommendation that congress dis
charge its plain duty in the matter.
The secretary of the interior today trans
mitted to the house the report of the COM
missioners appointed in conjunction with
the Texas state commission to run the line
between portion of the Indian territory
and the state of Texas. The commission
through Major Mansfield, United States
army, the senior member, reports that it
has not yet been able to effect settlement
of the controversary. The point in contro-
versy is as to the point where the one
hundredth meridian of longitude crosses
Red river in accordance with the treaty of
1919, between the United States and Spain.
The secretary of the treasury has award
ed silver medal to Henry HI, Everett, OF
Chicago, for heroic services in rescuing
drowning persons during the last few
wears
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
OVER THE OCEAN.
ENGI AND

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The Law and Liberty
league proposed to make a demonstration
on Sunday in honor of Linnell, who, it is
alleged, died from the effects Of injuries
received in a charge of the mounted police
during the recent riot in Trafalgar square
The authorities have issued an order for
bidding that any display be made.
A cabinet committee, composed of the
Marquis OF Salisbury, Right Hon. VIM
Henry Smith, Right Hon. A. j. Balfour
and Mr.. Ooschen met today to consider an
important matter in connection with Irish
affairs.
The Marquis of Lorne is seriously ill
with a disease of the throat.
Congo dispatches received in Brussels
tonight make no mention of Stanley, or of
the situation at Stanley Falls The pres
ent uneasiness felt here regarding the
if the present month passes without news
being received from him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
NovELTYIN RAILROAD TRAVEL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The Philadelphia
express train which rolled out of the Jer-
sey City station this afternoon at ) O'Clock
hauled gayly painted car of the Kinney
Tobacco company. The car was built by
the Pennsylvania Railway company, and
it is to travel all over the United States.
occupied by Mr. L. B. Willis. the agent OF
the tobacco company. The outside
is painted bright blue, and sets
forth in letters the merits of the Kinney
tobacco The interior is divided into com
partments At one end is the state room
to be occupied by Mr.. Willis and his wife
in their journeying. The middle of the
car will be used for the storage of tobacco
to be supplied to dealers who may be
found out of stock along the route. The
other end of the car is a miniature stable,
where Mr.. Willis horse will MUNICH his
oats while the train speeds on. Whenever
the car is side-tracked Mr.. Willis will be
able to drive about the country.
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GERMAN

SAN RENO, Dec l6.-Dr Mackenzie is
about to make professional visit to Al
giers He will return afterwards to San
Reno. He would not go to Algiers If he
considered the crown princes case urgent
BERLIN. Dec. 16.-A new bill has been
introduced iii the reichstag authorizing the
expulsion OF all socialists who have in
Cured penalties for violation of anti-soci-
alist law. or belonging To secret societies
which is forbidden BY existing laws. In
accordance with the provisions Of this bill
most OF the socialist members Of the reich
stag may Ike expelled froln Germany. The
bill also permits punishment OF any one
taking part in TIE Social5S; congress
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

PEI OWS HANGED

CHARLES CITY, Ia, Dec. Chichester
Bellows was hanged at 1916 O'Clock this
morning. He had to be supported to tbs
gallows, and as the rope was placed around
his neck he exclaimed three times: Pleas
don't" As the sheriff placed the white
cap over his head. ne exclaimed again
please don't; ! am innocent" The trap
was sprung At 1886 and in eight minutes
and fotty4 hree seconds his heart cessid "a
beat. His neck was broken
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AUSTRIA

PEsTH, Dec. 16-The Austrian Press is
unanimously of the opinion that an article
published in regard to the military prepar-
ations of the powers has greatly increased
the acuteness of the situation. The Press
says Austria must make military prepare
tions. 1t also states IT is untrue Roumania
will, in event of war, place two army
corps on the Russian frontier Roumania
will in any event remain neutral Well
informed persons believe Russia may not
venture 10 challenge the triple alliance.
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a MOMaN kIIIEp

KENToN. o.. Dee. l6-At6 O'Clock this
morning Charles Thomas. worthless
young fellow, stabbed 10 death his niece.
Miss Briggs, and seriously cat his sister
in-iaw, Mrs. Briggs Thomas fed TO ne.
woods. The TOWN. is in fever of excite
neat over the murder. and threats o:
lynching are freely made
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
SUCCESSFUL COAL STRIKE.

CAMERON, Mo- Dec. 16.-After five OF
six attempts coal has at last been struck
in this city at depth of 44s feet. Con
sequently there has been great rejoicing
here today The vein is about two feet
thick and Is supposed TO be the same one
being worked b. the Hamilton Coal Com
pahy The prospectors will continue work,
however, in the hopes of finding thicker
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THE WE aTHCP

WASHINGTON. Dec. l.. a. m.-For Kan
Sa>: Slightly colder. fair weather; light TO
fresh variable winds, generally northerly
For Missouri: Slightly warmer, followed
ny colder, fair weather. light to fresh
northerly winds
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scSuSNn

NEw YoEG Dec. Ii Beerhmire Eealy
y CONWAY, dry goods. have assigned.
TkuY. y " Dee. lo-opeacer & Per
kins. dry goods merchants have assigned.
Liabilities, soo Oh. assets, ~. co..
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GOES TO CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. Dec 16.-Much to the displeas-
ure of the town officials of Hyde Park the
courts decided few DAYS ago that the
suburb was a portion of Chicago. Today
the Chicago police took forcible possession
of the town hall. driving ont the comp
troller and number of other officials.
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The BAIT ACT.

Boston, Dec. ia dispatch from 81.
Johns. " f, says the bait act which wa
passed by the legislature Of that colony
has received royal assent 1t forbids the
catching or sale of bait TO foreign fisher
men and goes into operation January !.
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Sunday Demonstrations Denied the
People OF LOndon---No News
From Explorer Stanley.
Russian and Austrian Papers Still Discuss
ing the Outlook of Wharf.-The
German Crown Prince Better.
Man Killed on the Southern Kansas
Powerful Explosion at West Ches-
ter, Pa-0ther News Notes.
THE NIGHT MEETING.
The Republican Club Hold Mass Meeting
at Chickering Hall.

NEW YORK, Dec. ga mass meeting
under the auspices of the Republicans now
holding a national convention, was held in
Chickering hall tonight. Col. John Atkin-
son, of Michigan, presided. In opening
the meeting he said the Republican party
would again secure dominion in the
seas, it would send a navy to
protect the marine trade, it would
have the nation support the 5000 soldiers
tions. Those now in authority say there
are too many of these, but there were not
too many of them in 1861
| Hon. Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsyl-
vania, discussed the tariff issue, and then
Hon. Roswell &. Horr, of Michigan, was
introduced to talk on temperance. He
said that the Republican party had never
been on the wrong side in any
question. and it was not so on
the liquor question He believd
to local option. If a man believes i'll tenn
perance, it might be asked why does he
not join the third party. will tell you
why.
First would not join the prohibition
party because every vote would simply be
helping Democracy.
For another reason would not join that
party because the Democrats want me to.
What they want done should be avoided
by those who desire temperance.
There is another reason, in that
we have other issues than temperance. The
Republican party relies upon It's homes for
its strength; Democratic strength Is meas
ured by the number of saloons.
Judge King, of Youngstown, Ohio,
Wallace Bruce, of Pokepsie, and w. J.
Lester, of Springfield, ILL.,. and Mr. La
Toilette followed with addresses on the
work the national league had before it.
DEATH OF ARELlGIOUS FANATIC.
New YORK, Dec. 16.-About 10 o'clock
last Thursday night Policeman James p.
Powers. at % East Broadway, found
crowd in the street being addressed by a
man from the third story window. The
preacher refused to stop and he was arrest
ed. At the station house he gave his name
as John Hall, aged 80 years. and said that
he lived in the room from which he was
preaching He told Sergt. Weston that
he was authorized by God to preach. and
all the policemen in the world could
not stop him. About 1890 a. N.
the doorman discovered Hall standing in
his cell with blood flowing from wounds
in his head He told the doorman that
God had instructed him to batter his head
against stool that was in the cell He
was removed to the insane pavilion at
Bellevue hospital, and later to the Wards
Island insane asylum, where he died last
night. Hall has lived in the room at p
East Broadway for three years, and has
paid no rent for four months. He was a
religious fanatic and preached occasion
ally at the Bowery mission. He has fam
lily in Boston.
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UpholSterlnV.

We have employ ed forsa shoft time a
first class uPHoL sTRRER and those
who have MATTRESSES IL 6ItNGEs
etc. in need Of repair should embrace this
opportunity 20 have ihem putin good
order, THIS a6rklndn: win remain but
a short Itime, and those who desire to
avail themselves Of Bis services inust
bring their work AT ONCE. This is
the best opportunity you willeverhaye
to get yonr. ppholstering done with
nentness and Dispatch %t5jISsa,, I
GLIB = BRoWN &HosxtNs.
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Advertised Letters.

Following ID . list Of letters re-
naming in the Postottice at Elko, Sat
urday, July 8, 1887. 't g.
Altube Pedro, .. Buser Andrew,
Fuller Mrs II r; Lockwood Miss Lulu,
McCulloh J3hn G., Thorpe Geo p,
-. -. Tauchill Chas., -....-..,,..
Persons calling for any Of the above
letters will please say advertised" -
e. JAS. p. SH tn p. II.
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Il Little Soldier.

Samuel McMullen, OF Star valley mr..
rived here on train this morning bring
ing his little Eve year. old daughter to
DE- Aeigs, Who took from the child s
arm two large sliyers of, pine wood
three and four inches IN length resp
ectively which had been deeply imbeded
intha deshg ~ aa Incident some two
wseks sasoa Eheggi,aes sill Gbore the
painful operation with the nerve Of q
scurred veteran. s.4 y 40 -..E.--.--,.
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HonsJnO.4HF Ran as Con at.lou.

The many friends Of Hon. j: H.
Rand OF this place, will be deeply
panied to learn that his condition is
daily growing more hopeless & Letters
just received fromaSan F1ancisco, where
Mr. Rand went some; two months ago in
the hope OF obtaining relief, bring the
sad news that the physical ms regard his
case as hopeless. aud that he il rapidly
sinking. sras..., .or-,,-